See & hear

Writer Itamar Moses tells us the inspiration behind his story “The Slide,” now available as part of Berkeley Rep’s new podcast series, Place/Settings: Berkeley. (Jan 2021)

Ten writers, inspired by events in their own personal histories, take us on an aural adventure to specific locations around Berkeley. (Dec 2020)

A live Q&A session with the creative team took place following the broadcast of It Can’t Happen Here on October 13, 2020. (Oct 2020)

“It’s our promise to be there for each other.” As Berkeley Rep announces our 2021 season, Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer reflects on the themes of the shows and invites audiences to invest in your future and the future of Berkeley Rep. (May 2020)

We miss you! Susie Medak, our managing director, shares some of the Rep @ Home projects we’ve launched, provides some insight into our 2020–21 season, hints at when we may open our doors again, and invites you to write to her at smedak-at-berkeleyrep.org. (May 2020)

The Swept Away star shares news of the world premiere musical’s postponement to our 2020–21 season, and how he can’t wait to get back to Berkeley Rep. (May 2020)

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh, director Awoye Timpo, and some of the actors share their thoughts about the play, along with a behind the scenes look at rehearsals and the production. (Mar 2020)

Johanna Pfaelzer shares ways in which Berkeley Rep will be connecting with our community until we can all gather together in real life again. (Mar 2020)

Critics call it a “comedy master class.” Here’s your sneak peek at Culture Clash’s latest show. (Mar 2020)

Get a peek at Gatz in this official trailer by Elevator Repair Service. (Jan 2020)

PigPen Theatre Co. and cast member Dorcas Leung headed into a recording studio to perform Despereaux’s signature song “A Knight Needs Nothing” from The Tale of Despereaux. (Dec 2019)

Get a sneak peek at Sarah Ruhl’s new dark comedy about the legacy of the Salem witch trails, directed by Anne Kauffman and starring Pamela Reed. (Dec 2019)

Get a sneak peek at PigPen Theatre Co.’s critically acclaimed new musical that’s “exactly the show we need this holiday season.” (Dec 2019)

PigPen Theatre Co. and cast members Yasmeen Sulieman and Betsy Morgan headed into a recording studio to perform the show-stopping number “With a Needle and Thread” from The Tale of Despereaux. (Dec 2019)

PigPen Theatre Co. shares their origins, aesthetic, and a peek at rehearsals for The Tale of Despereaux. (Nov 2019)

Co-director Marc Bruni talks about why he loves PigPen Theatre Co.’s adaptation of the beloved award-winning book. (Nov 2019)

Arya Shahi talks about the genesis of PigPen Theatre Co. and the inspiration for their latest show. (Oct 2019)

Get a sneak peek at the West Coast premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks’ play that examines nuances of white privilege and racism in America today. Directed by Jaki Bradley and featuring Therese Barbato, Nick Dillenburg, Chris Herbie Holland, and Aimé Donna Kelly. (Oct 2019)

Take a look at the American premiere of Francis Turnly’s play, The Great Wave, directed by Mark Wing-Davey. (Sep 2019)

Playwright Francis Turnly and director Mark Wing-Davey introduce us to the American premiere of The Great Wave. (Sep 2019)

Composer and lyricist Benjamin Velez and lyricist David Kamp discuss how they use current and traditional styles of music to connect Spanish and Aztec history with the modern world. (Jun 2019)

Get ready for this comedy troupe’s highly anticipated return with a special message from cast members Andy Bolduc and Rob Wilson. (Jun 2019)

Get a glimpse at this new musical comedy with book by John Leguizamo and Tony Taccone! (Jun 2019)

Get an introduction to Kiss My Aztec! with creators John Leguizamo and Tony Taccone. (May 2019)

Get a peek at Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson’s new play, The Good Book, in our official trailer. (May 2019)

Actors Annette O’Toole and Keith Nobbs discuss their characters’ journey in Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson’s new play, The Good Book. (May 2019)

Get a glimpse of Geoff Sobelle’s enchanting visual spectacle, HOME. (Apr 2019)

Take a virtual tour of Geoff Sobelle’s enchanting visual spectacle, HOME. (Mar 2019)

Dancers Karen Burthwright, Garrett Coleman, and Jason Oremus give us a taste of the African American and Irish American dance styles in this hit musical. (Feb 2019)

Adaptor and director Mary Zimmerman discusses the power of myths in her Tony Award-winning show, Metamorphoses. (Jan 2019)

See why audiences and critics are stomping their feet and clapping their hands to the incredible dance and music of Paradise Square! (Jan 2019)

Get a sneak peek at Paradise Square: A New Musical and hear from book writer Marcus Gardley, director Moisés Kaufman, and choreographer Bill T. Jones. (Dec 2018)

On the first day of rehearsals, director Moisés Kaufman and choreographer Bill T. Jones introduce Berkeley Rep’s biggest musical to date. (Dec 2018)

Get a glimpse at Pike St. and see why the press calls Nilaja Sun a virtuoso performer. (Nov 2018)

Get a look at Jackie Sibblies Drury’s new play and see why critics are calling the show “enlightening and provocatively fun.” (Oct 2018)

From millennials to Gen-Xers, audiences adore A Doll’s House, Part 2. (Oct 2018)

See why the press is calling Lucas Hnath’s play at Berkeley Rep “furiously smart and surprising.” (Sep 2018)

Director Les Waters shares his thoughts on Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2. (Sep 2018)

Get a glimpse of the costumes for A Doll’s House, Part 2 and hear from designer Annie Smart. (Sep 2018)

Discover the myriad ways to Be a Rep at Berkeley Rep. (Aug 2018)

Meet the actors and hear from the director of Lucas Hnath’s hit comedy. (Aug 2018)